This episode will upload Oct. 17, 2026
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Warm Thanks :
Sustainable Living: looking for a roommate for CFR12!
DCAlaneKnits: I'm happy to show off my quilt, believe me!
Susan M: "It was great to see you at the Altered Stitch. Your back was to me and I said to my son, “ I think that is Dr. Gemma” and then you turned around and it was you.. Dr. Gemma. It was so great to see you at my LYS. Hope you come back and maybe knit/crochet with us.They really have a lovely group of people that meet there.. a drop spindle class would even be better! Sue M
Karen sends her love to all."Jasmin Knitmore: for crafty joy
Mugs Coffee, La Verne: for that lifesaving chai
Blather:
My communities: on Finch, on Reddit, on the ground in the SCV, SFV, and AV, in this group.
Finch app ID is XRVW2WQW3C.
Ravelry. Yes, I have updated the thread on Ravelry.
CHANGE: Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 12 is scheduled for Nov 7, 2026.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
This is a Developing thread, so check back often.
Don't forget the Bloodroot tee fashion show
Registration for CFR 12 (2026):
Via Paypal to Dr. Gemma at gemmadw AT yahoo.com
Payment is due at time of registration and is NOT refundable.**
Sign-ups begin Sept. 1, 2026
Classes:
Gemma will show us how to make a no-sew bag from an old t-shirt (bring an old shirt; Gemma has about 12 though to share). If we are all feeling brave, we may work on making T-shirt yarn from any extras
The Burbank Squad also plans to teach a class/lead a demo.
Loretta 1031 left a message about donations for her crocheting club for school kids. This still applies!
From Loretta :
“ Current Wants:
-Project bags (larger plastic baggies work great!)
-Plastic clasp stitch markers
-size G, H, and I crochet hooks
-Worsted-weight yarn — washable and light colors, please”
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished: Leo Simply Speedy Cowl
In Progress:
Stash toss 2026: 35 in, 107 out
Doing the sides, all the blocks are joined. Done up the side panels. Thinking of the liner, digging out an old flannel sheet.
Lakeside cardigan : Remaining: 1 set of front on panels, each is 2x2, weaving those ends, attaching, then major remaining seams.
September Sweater: paused.
It's crocheted and has been on my Rav projects page for months. I’m done the second torso piece and I've sewn it all together. On the left arm! That will leave the bottom ribbing section and some fixes on the bottom of the other arm.
Coral Strange Brew: paused
Vestuary 2026: paused
A great video by The Shetland Trader on steeking armholes for stranded -pattern vests. A fine discussion of reinforcing and cutting a steek by Brooklynn Tweed. You do put underarm stitches on a stitch holder. You do still shape the armhole per the pattern. Currently shaping the armholes as I head for the neckline.
At neck and upper armhole shapings
Bloodroot Tee: Done sleeves and just heading down the body. Hooray! 12” of body and about 2” to go! Still going!
Oceanside Top: Now on color #4 and onto the flutter sleeves section
Quilt squares and organizing—we are at 100 finished blocks.
Block assembly. I have a 10 x 10 block SPECTACULAR quilt top! On to the backing!
Dizzy Blondes: nope.
Using the electric eel 6.1.
Strategy: 30 mins EMDR/evening with Calm app continues.
Bringing life to yourself as you age. Craftiness for Dopamine
AW shoot! Bike desking , 3-4 miles/day
Upcoming:
Fluffy Books:
Listening: Wondrous by Heather Fawcett, Carry On, Jeeves
Finished: Across the Great Barrier, The Far West
Reading: A Christmas Guide to Family and Murder by Dianne Freeman
Something I Really Like: Duck Duck Go browser—moving away from the big guys step by step.
Buku Yarns
Put a Lid on It: hot drinks time, Crio Bru in a saucepan
Saturday: The Yarn Crawl continues: my lengthy expedition to Buku Yarns in La Verne, followed by a zip over to Phebie’s Needle Arts in Claremont.
Sunday: an adventure to the airport and to The Knitting Tree while wearing warm clothes
Community Resources:
Books I’ve Used: A Knit/Crochet Library on the Ravelry group for CogKnitive
My Favorite Resources to Buy: The entire list can be found right here.
Skills and techniques list : links
Social Services: link to page (ICE, LGBTQIA+, etc.) Please be aware that ICE is targeting southern California during these elections. Please alert your neighbors when you see them.
Please remember that we are all Jane Doe.
Calendar:
Finish the Run Oct 25, 2026
CFR 12 (2026): Nov.7, 2026
SC 5K, 2026: Nov 15, 2026
Oceanside 5K: Nov 26,2026
Jingle Bell 5K: Dec 6, 2026
Los Angeles County Yarn Crawl: April 23-26, 2027
And Minerva gets the last word: Let’s get cozy.
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